HVDC Transmission Link
HVDC Transmission Link
ETAP HVDC Transmission Link provides capabilities to simulate and analyze AC/DC electrical power grids.

The integrated modeling of the HVDC Link is utilized to analyze steady-state and dynamic behavior of AC/DC transmission networks, such as optimal power flows, contingency, short-circuit, harmonics, protection, selectivity, and transient stability studies.
The HVDC link includes multiple control schemes and dynamic models for:
- Rectification Station
- Inversion Station
- DC Grid
- AC/DC Coupling Controls
HVDC Link Key Features
- HVDC converter technology model types:
- Voltage Source Converter, VSC
- Current Source Converter, CSC
- Line Commutated Converter, LCC
- Built-in detailed rectifier & inverter dynamic modeling
- Combination of AC-DC & DC-AC conversion operation
- Built-in control schemes
- Inclusive transformer models
- Easy-to-use integrated model
- Accurate steady-state & dynamic modeling
- Unified AC & DC solution in a single study
- IEEE Std 1378 - IEEE Guide for Commissioning High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Converter Stations and Associated Transmission Systems
HVDC Link Capabilities
- Power flow analysis model with multiple operating modes
- Harmonic current injection modeling
- Dynamic modeling for transient stability studies
- Shut-off and restart modeling
- Friendly graphical user interface
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